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And check out Motivational Interviewing 1 Day Workshop |Renton, WA on the Renton Patch calendar
Cheers Renton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How license plate cameras helped track a former Renton resident suspect
- Why NFL teams are eyeing a coach working right here in Renton
Also on today's calendar: Hearing Loss Association of America Renton Support Group and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Rentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Richard B.!
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Rentonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: A touch of rain, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.
- Thursday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 46, low: 40.
- Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Kent Police utilize Flock camera to apprehend suspect (mynorthwest.com) — Renton residents may want to know that a man who previously lived in Renton and was accused of threatening Kent fast-food workers with a gun has now been re-arrested after skipping court. Kent police used an automated Flock license plate camera to locate his vehicle and took him into custody without incident, highlighting how new technology is aiding regional law enforcement. 
• Could Seahawks be losing a coach? (ncwlife.com) — Seahawks coaches and players are still grinding at the Renton facility despite earning a first-round playoff bye with their NFC West-clinching win over the 49ers. Coach Mike Macdonald is already fielding interest in offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as several NFL teams search for new head coaches, while Seattle waits to learn its divisional-round opponent.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Renton
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★ Featured events ★
- Motivational Interviewing 1 Day Workshop |Renton, WA
Griffis Lake Washington, 1202 N 10th Pl, Renton
9:00 am
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- Essentials of Emotional Intelligence Mastery Workshop in Renton, WA
Regus - Renton - Triton Towers Three , 707 S Grady Way Suite 600 , Renton
9:00 am - Toddler Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
10:30 am - Baby Story Time at Renton Library
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
11:15 am - St. Vincent de Paul Assistance
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
12:00 pm - Branding Your Startup
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
1:00 pm - Reading Buddies at the Renton Highlands Library (Study Zone)
Renton Highlands Library , 2801 NE 10th St , Renton
3:30 pm - Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Renton Library , 100 Mill Avenue South , Renton
1:00 pm - Hearing Loss Association of America Renton Support Group
Renton Senior Activity Center , 211 Burnett Ave N , Renton
1:00 pm - Playdate @ Drum Roll Wine
Drum Roll Wine , 911 S 3rd St , Renton
3:00 pm - Sunday Funday: Indoor Cornhole!
Drum Roll Wine 911 S. 3rd St. Renton, WA 98057
3:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
🗓 Events Nearby
- King County Department of Local Services Office Hours
Skyway Library , 12601 76th Avenue South , Seattle
1:00 pm - Teen Hang Out
Tukwila Library , 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard , Seattle
1:30 pm - Reading Buddies at the Boulevard Park Library (Study Zone)
Boulevard Park Library , 12015 Roseberg Avenue South , Seattle
4:30 pm - Tutors at the Skyway Library (Study Zone)
Skyway Library , 12601 76th Avenue South , Seattle
5:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Renton Homeowner Shares Positive Experience With Local Garage Door Company —Julia Camas Read on Patch
- Still Feeling Exhausted After the Holidays? Here’s What to Do —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch
- Update: she is back home with her mom who missed her very much!
Missing the cutest pomeranian in the world? She came to visit us on 118th PL SE in cascade. (Nextdoor Cascade Village) - A landslide closed one northbound lane of Maple Valley Highway (SR-169) across from the Riviera Apartments, but the road has since been cleared and the lane reopened.
3:47PM on Jan 5: A landslide has closed one northbound lane of Maple Valley Highway (SR-169) across from the Riviera Apartments. 3:37PM on Jan 5: A… (Nextdoor )
- Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Renton. Apply here.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Servers in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tukwila
- South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Start the new year with theatre, music, arts & more (auburnexaminer.com)
- After Maduro's capture, Venezuelans in Washington state ask: ‘Should we be happy?' (spokesman.com)
- Flood science: How December's atmospheric river soaked WA (valleyrecord.com)
SeaTac
- Lane and ramp closures on I-5 and SR 509 in south King County continue this week (ilovekent.net)
- Kent School District sets community budget meetings (kentreporter.com)
- Kent Police arrest suspect wanted in 2023 armed assault after license plate alert (ilovekent.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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